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Informe Academico (Gale)
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Nota: El acceso a Informe Academico finalizará el 30 de julio de 2025.

Ofrece una amplia gama de revistas y revistas académicas en español y portugués a texto completo, tanto de Latinoamérica como de España. Informe Académico proporciona material de referencia de calidad, no solo traducciones de materiales en inglés, en una interfaz configurada para usuarios de habla hispana, lo que permite a los investigadores analizar temas y realizar investigaciones en español.

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Informe Academico (Gale) provides a wide range of full-text Spanish and Portuguese language scholarly journals and magazines both from and about Latin America and Spain. Informe Académico provides quality reference material—not simply translations of English-language materials—on an interface configured for Spanish-speaking users, allowing researchers to analyze topics and conduct research in Spanish.

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2025 Book Sale Dates

January 21, 2025

This blog was written by Kim Arlia, logistics leader for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

This blog was updated on June 6, 2025 to include new dates and remove dates that have already passed.

 

SUMMER IS HERE!  Let the humidity begin!  I do not know about you but now it is all about chilling and enjoying a vacation/staycation with a good book!  What better place to pick up your next favorite read than at the library book sale!  At a loss of what to read – just ask the volunteers and staff at the sale – we have lots of recommendations!  Trust me – my TBR ( to be read) list is a mile long!

 

Each sale will have a unique selection.  Bring your book club group!  Pick up some beach reads!  Kids heading to camp – pack a book.  

 

We are filling the carts with fiction, non-fiction, children’s, young adult, cook books, and coffee table books.  Prices start at $1.00  Bring a friend and remember to buy for yourself and others!  Gifting a book is a literacy treasure that lasts a lifetime!

 

Support your local library and expand you mind.  See you at the sales!

 

Start marking your calendar today!  Book sales are 9 a.m. – 1 pm (unless otherwise noted).

 

  • Saturday, July 19, 2025 – South Park Regional Library
  • Saturday, August 23, 2025 – Pineville Library
  • Saturday, September 13, 2025 –Hickory Grove Library
  • Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Mountain Island Library
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Myers Park Library
  • Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Mint Hill Library
  • Saturday, December 6, 2025 – North County Regional Library
  • Saturday, December 13, 2025 – South County Regional Library

 

As new dates are scheduled – the listing will be updated.  Hope to see you soon!!

 

HOW CAN I DONATE BOOKS?

Book donations are currently accepted at all open Library locations. 

 

NOTE: Smaller libraries may have limited storage capacity. Please call your local Library before making a book donation to ensure the location can receive your items. Do not leave them outside – rain and bugs are not their friends! 

 

The Library does NOT accept the following items:

  1. Newspapers
  2. Magazines
  3. Encyclopedias
  4. VHS tapes
  5. Music CDs
  6. DVDs

  7. Textbooks

     

Have a large donation? Please contact Kim Arlia by phone at (704) 416-0751 or by email at [email protected] to make an appointment.

 

WHAT HAPPENS TO DONATIONS?

All donations are brought via the library delivery system to the Library Administration Center (LAC).  At the LAC, a team of volunteers will go through the donations and determine what will happen to them based on condition, age, and genre.  Some may be added to the existing library collection, others may go to various outreach programs, some make their way to the many Free Little Libraries in Mecklenburg County, while others end up at the library book sale or for sale at Thriftbooks.com.  Revenue generated by book sales and Thinftbooks.com allows for the procurement of more library materials.

 

CAN I VOLUNTEER AT A BOOK SALE OR AT THE LAC?

SURE CAN!!!  Complete a profile here:  https://www.cmlibrary.org/volunteer  Make sure you select to work with the Book Donation and Book Sale Team Member.  Having problems with the CERVIS site – contact Kim Arlia by phone at (704) 416-0751 or by email at [email protected]

Social Narratives for North County Regional Library

June 24, 2025

This blog was written by Jennifer Williams-Cannon, a librarian at North County Regional Library
 

 

 

What are social narratives (social stories) and why are they beneficial?

 

 

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Autism Society of North Carolina have been trusted resources within our community for years. Both organizations work to improve lives and to build stronger communities.  Together, we have developed comprehensive social narratives for all Mecklenburg County residents to ensure a more inclusive society that fosters compassion and equal access to library resources and community opportunities.

 

Social narratives help individuals of all ages, particularly those with autism or other developmental differences, understand and navigate social situations, reduce anxiety, and improve social skills. Originally called “social stories”, which were developed by Carol Gray in 1989 as a social learning tool designed to help individuals with autism understand and navigate social situations. (Gray, 2015) They are not just stories, but a structured method with specific criteria to ensure they are descriptive, meaningful, and personalized for the individual.

 

Each narrative, typically one sentence, uses visual cues to aid in understanding. While some individuals read and retain written information easily, many others need pictures to support comprehension.  Many individuals with autism are visual learners and rely on visual cues to understand and process information around them. These “social narratives” break complex interactions into smaller, more manageable steps. The stories are meant to be engaging while also sharing information that can be practiced in different situations. This can lead to increased independence, confidence, and improved communication skills.  In essence, social narratives act as a guide, helping individuals with autism and other developmental differences to participate more fully in social settings and build meaningful connections with others.

 

If you would like to learn more about social narratives or about the resources in your community, visit Carol Gray's website and Autism Society of North Carolina. 

 

The following social narratives offer a description of (story time expectations, library rules, and how to care for your library books) while visiting the North County Regional Library in Huntersville, North Carolina. 

Going to my Library
Storytime at the Library
Taking Care of Library Books
Library Rules
Social narratives created in partnership with Autism Society of North Carolina

Summer Reading 30-Day Milestone is July 14th

July 9, 2025

Summer is in full swing and so is reading!  

 

If you or your kids have been turning pages as part of our Summer Reading program, it's time to enjoy one of the best parts of the adventure: picking up your incentives!

 

Whether you've devoured a stack of novels, explored new graphic novels, or read aloud, your reading efforts have earned some well-deserved rewards.

 

New this year is our treasure chest!

 

We have incentives as our way of saying thank you for participating, great job for meeting your reading goals, and keep going!

 

Visit your favorite branch and choose your prize from the treasure box!  

 

Don’t wait! Prize supplies are limited—first come, first served.

 

Bring your paper tracker or log your reading days into Beanstack!

 

Summer is not over, so keep reading!  

 

Go ahead—swing by your library, pick up your prizes, and celebrate your summer reading wins!  

 

You earned it.  
 

 

Library Late Night: Teen Summer Reading Celebration

June 24, 2025

This blog was written by Holly Summers-Gil, teen services manager for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

 

Are you ready to read, so that you can see what happens when the lights go out at the library? Teens, ages 12-18, who participate in our Summer Reading program will be invited to a special after-hours event to celebrate their accomplishments in August. All you need to do is commit to reading at least 45 days this Summer and be one of the first 10 teens at your branch to sign up starting on June 14th! 


We'll send you a welcome email, along with weekly emails to keep you inspired and connected throughout the summer. Then, you'll get to come and celebrate with other teens in your neighborhood and surrounding community. 


Every regional branch is going to have different activities, food, giveaways, and so much more! You've already read so much just in learning about this special event, so be sure to get signed up for Summer Reading and snag one of our limited spots to our first-ever Library Late Night! 
 

Plaza Midwood Library

1623 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28205
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ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

300 East Seventh Street,
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States

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(704) 416-4600
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Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
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Thursday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
After Hours Book Drop | Available

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